Nursing is a rewarding career option. Registered Nurses working in the United States get an average a median base salary of $41,642. There are several factors which determine the salary of a registered nurse. Salary of a registered nursing professional is determined by the requirements and capabilities of a community, the work schedule, and the training, expertise, and experience required.
The experience of the nurse has a direct relationship with the salary of a registered nurse. While freshers or nurses with less than one year experience earn 21 dollars in average per an working hour, nurses having experience over 10 years can easily earn 28 dollars per hour.
The qualification held by the professional also has a say in his/her salary. While a nurse with master’s degree and three years experience can earn an average salary of $59,600 annually, professionals having diploma/degree get $47,110 in average.
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